Olde English Southdown Babydolls
Description - Olde English Southdown Babydoll Sheep are a rare breed of small sheep. The breed originated in Southeastern England in the 1780s and was imported into the United States in 1803. They have a teddy-bear appearance with wooly faces that always appear to be smiling. They measure less than 24 inches tall (shorn) at the shoulder.
Care - The sheep are easy to care for. They need regular hoof trimming and worming. They can be cared for like any other breed of sheep. The ewes are very good mothers and often raise twins.
They are non-aggressive and are naturally polled (have no horns). Because of their small size they are easy to handle. They are docile and gentle natured. Because sheep have a strong flocking instinct they do not do well on their own, they should have at least one additional sheep with them. Because of their size, Babydolls would be a good start for someone new to sheep, especially younger children.
Lawn Mowers - Babydoll sheep make good 'organic lawn mowers. Because of their size they can do well in small areas. They are ideal for smaller lots and are lots of fun to interact with. They are easy to fence.
Wool - The animal is covered with wool over the whole body down their legs and over most of the face. It is a fine dense wool with medium crimp. It has a 19 to 29 micron average fiber diameter (grades about 55 to 60). Most animals are white, black (chocolate brown wool) but there are occasional gray or spotted ones.
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